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Crime & Safety in Fort Walton Beach, FL

Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.

Fort Walton Beach has a violent crime rate of 300 per 100,000 residents, 21% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 207.6 per 100,000, robbery at 4.4, rape at 79.5. The murder rate is 8.8 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 2,098 per 100,000, 7% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 1,643, burglary at 261, vehicle theft at 194 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 19 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Fort Walton Beach receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Fort Walton Beach vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent300.3/100K
21% below US avg
Murder8.8/100K
40% above US avg
Rape79.5/100K
Robbery4.4/100K
Assault207.6/100K

Property Crime

Total Property2,097.6/100K
7% above US avg
Burglary260.5/100K
Theft1,642.8/100K
Vehicle Theft194.3/100K
Arson4.4/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)19

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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